Franchised Business Ownership, 2007: Minority and Gender Groups
Year 2011

The International Franchise Association recently released new research on minority-owned, female-owned and joint female/male-owned franchise businesses. The report, Franchised Business Ownership, 2007: Minority and Gender Groups, prepared by the IFA Educational Foundation (IFAEF) and based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2007 Survey of Business Owners, shows minority and joint ownership (female/male) of franchise businesses increased from 2002 to 2007, while female ownership declined.

2002 Franchised Business Ownership: By Minority and Gender Groups
Year 2007

In 2007 the International Franchise Association (IFA) commissioned a report to analyze the participation rates of minority firms in the franchise industry. With franchising accounting for approximately 10 percent of the private-sector economy, IFA posits that this sector represents a significant growth opportunity for minority entrepreneurship. Their position is substantiated by the participation rate of minority firms among franchised businesses. In this report IFA found that, as of 2002, minority-ownership represented 19.3% of franchised businesses compared to 13.2 % of non-franchised businesses. In addition to citing the opportunities afforded to minority entrepreneurs, IFA provides data for firms in food services, which is one of the largest sectors of the franchising industry.

The Automotive Industry - Growth Opportunities for Minority Businesses discusses automotive industry trends and competitive dynamics that drive changes within the industry and the implications for Minority Businesses. It also identifies high value and growth opportunities for Minority Businesses and the required capabilities for success.

Energy & Utilities Industry - Growth Opportunities for Minority Businesses discusses energy and utility industry trends and competitive dynamics that drive changes within the industry and the implications for Minority Businesses. It also identifies high value and growth opportunities for Minority Businesses and the required capabilities for success.

This report presents a business case for corporations to engage in Minority Business development. It highlights the consumer market trends and quantifies the dollar opportunities for corporation in Minority markets. It also discusses how corporations can leverage Minority Business development efforts as a tool in building customer loyalty and market differentiation.

Telecommunication Industry - Growth Opportunities for Minority Business discusses telecom industry trends and competitive dynamics that drive changes within the industry and the implications for Minority Businesses. It also identifies high value and growth opportunities for Minority Businesses and the required capabilities for success.

The Telecommunication Industry - Minority Business Development: Economic Value & Benefits presents a business case for corporations to engage in Minority Business development. It highlights the consumer market trends and quantifies the dollar opportunities for corporation in Minority markets. It also discusses how corporations can leverage Minority Business development efforts as a tool in building customer loyalty and market differentiation.

The New Realities for Minority Business - Automotive Industry highlights the growth opportunities for minority suppliers in the automotive industry includes: growth trends and issues within the industry, specific growth opportunities for minority suppliers, critical success factors for minority suppliers and investment considerations for financial investors.

The expanding Automotive Industry presents competitive challenges to create larger minority businesses. Minority suppliers must recognize the issues and trends to maintain a strategic position in this market. This is a position paper providing insight in creating larger minority-owned businesses in the automotive industry.